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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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